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Contour ROAM2 Waterproof Video Camera (Black)
Brand | Contour Design |
Connectivity Technology | USB |
Flash Memory Type | Micro SD |
Color | Black |
Special Feature | camera |
Optical Zoom | 1 |
Camcorder type | Video Camera |
Included Components | Battery |
Video Capture Resolution | 720p |
Lens Type | Zoom |
About this item
- Locking Instant On-Record Switch No power button, no problem. Simply slide the Instant On-Record switch into its locking position to ensure you shoot exactly when you’re ready.
- Vibrant color options We understand that style matters and color can make or break a look. Match your kit, or bring in a little contrast by adding a ContourROAM2 in one of four colors: Contour green, red, blue or traditional black.
- 60fps As requested by our users, we’ve bumped up the frames per second to 60, meaning you can now get that smooth video quality you’ve come to expect from Contour cameras.
- Waterproof without a case Good things come in small packages. The ContourROAM2 sheds bulk by working underwater without an extra case.
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Product Dimensions | 4 x 1.25 x 2.25 inches |
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Item Weight | 5.5 ounces |
ASIN | B009CN8VRK |
Item model number | 1800K |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.1 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #444,382 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #1,652 in Camcorders |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | October 15, 2012 |
Department | womens |
Manufacturer | Contour |
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Product Description
Product Description
The ContourROAM2 brings brilliant updates to our most loved camera, while retaining the features that made it a best seller.
From the Manufacturer
Live life in color. The ContourROAM2 brings brilliant updates to our most loved camera, while retaining the features that made it a best seller. Still the simplest camera to use on the market, the locking Instant On-Record switch makes it easy to get the perfect shot. While black is always in style, we've spiced it up by offering the ContourROAM2 in two additional colors: red and blue. We've also upped the frame rate to 60fps at 720p, and fine-tuned the picture giving the video quality incredible clarity.
ContourRoam2 Product Features:
LOCKING INSTANT-ON RECORD SWITCH
No power button, no problem. Simply slide the Instant On-Record switch into its locking position to ensure you shoot exactly when you're ready.
VIBRANT COLOR OPTIONS
We understand that style matters and color can make or break a look. Match your kit, or bring in a little contrast by adding a ContourROAM2 in one of three colors: red, blue or traditional black.
60 FRAMES PER SECOND
As requested by our customers, we've bumped up the frames per second to 60 when shooting at 720p, meaning you can now get that smooth video quality you've come to expect from Contour cameras.
WATERPROOF WITHOUT A CASE
Good things come in small packages. The ContourROAM2 sheds bulk by working underwater without an extra case. Minimalism is a good thing.
LOW PROFILE DESIGN
Contour cameras have won numerous awards for their stylish, yet functional, low-profile design. The ContourROAM2 is exceptionally designed and lightweight. With the ContourROAM2, less really is more.
VERSATILITY
Whether snorkeling, snowboarding, or tearing up single track, the ContourROAM2 is ready for any adventure. It's compatible with every Contour mount giving you unlimited angles. The 270° rotating lens means no matter where the camera is mounted, you'll always get the perfect, level shot.
LASER ALIGNMENT
Get the correct angle any time with the built-in laser level.
LONG BATTERY LIFE
Shoot up to 3.5 hours of footage. The Instant On-Record switch means there is no standby mode. The battery is only in use when shooting, giving you more bang per charge.
MICRO SD CARD INCLUDED
We've added a 4GB MicroSD card so your camera is ready to use right out of the box.
Video Formats
Video Format Resolution Frame Rate Full HD 1080p 1920 x 1080 30 fps Tall HD 960p 1280 x 960 30 fps Action HD 1280 x 720 60 fps, or 30 fps 5MP Still Photo 2592 X 1944 1, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 45, of 60 secWhat's In The Box?
ContourRoam2 CameraMicro SD Card (4GB) Profile Mount
Rotating Flat Surface Mount
Quickstart Guide USB 2.0 Cable
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the camcorder. They mention that it's an amazing little camera that captures high-quality videos. Some say that the design of the camera is very clever, simple to use, and robust. Overall, most are happy with the product's quality and ability to withstand most drops.
"...Form factor: The tube design just makes more sense and I honestly have no idea how GoPro's bulky brick style..." Read more
"...All in all, the camera is not bad. However, I wished I had spent more on a higher model camera that had the image stabilization feature built in...." Read more
"This is an absolutely amazing little camera...." Read more
"For the price, this little guy gets some great shots, especially for when you're on the go and don't want to carry a DSLR or other more substantial..." Read more
Customers like the image quality of the camcorder. They say it produces high quality motion videos, has great resolution, and produces clear, sharp videos. The 60fps mode makes it fun for making slow motion videos. Customers also mention that the selfie video is perfect and that it makes their videos a million times better.
"...I am amazed at the quality of indoor picture also - no yellow or green cast - very natural light and it picks up everything very brightly...." Read more
"...get me wrong, the picture (during daylight) is crystal clear with great resolution and very good white balance for an amateur video take like myself...." Read more
"...Lightweight- Great battery life- Great quality 1080p videoCons:-..." Read more
"...small, easy-to-operate camera that in 720p mode produces very high quality motion video; I can't imagine what it would do in 1080p, and I'll..." Read more
Customers find the camcorder easy to use. They mention that it has simple operation, with an on-off switch that activates the video recording. They also say that it's easy to set up and use, with no complicated things to push or configure. Customers also appreciate the portability and the ability to fit it in their pocket. They say the contour is easy to operate with the instant on feature.
"...It was so easy to use the on/off button to begin and end each segment of recording - from a postion where I could not see the camera...." Read more
"...Decided that the picture quality and ease of use for the Contour was excellent considering the $100 price tag for the ROAM 2...." Read more
"...Pros:- Small and streamlined (great for mounting on an airsoft gun)- Lightweight- Great battery life-..." Read more
"...Biggest pros:- Ease of use and portability: Fits in your pocket and records with a quick flip of the switch on top...." Read more
Customers like the performance of the camcorder. They mention that it works well, has never had a problem, and the mount works nicely. Some mention that the camera has good video quality and that it can be mounted to a bicycle helmet.
"...After a couple of full days of using the ROAM2, this camera performed flawlessly...." Read more
"This camera works really well. Easy to set up, I just have to slide up and down bar on the top to turn on and off...." Read more
"...bikes, the vented helmet mount was the logical choice, which works very well. The ease of using the camera is outstanding...." Read more
"Good camera... but it only lasted 1 year before it stopped working.I used this on my motorcycle helmet...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the value of the camcorder. They mention that it is the best action cam for the money, it is durable, and has good video quality. Some say that it's cheap and durable but high quality.
"...Worth the $ I spent." Read more
"I really liked this camera after reading the reviews its price was just right I liked how it looked and the simplicity of it...." Read more
"...It looks really good and feels tough. The video quality is good for the price aswell...." Read more
"...however, the price is right and video quality is great." Read more
Customers like the mounting of the camcorder. They say that the helmet mounting possibilities are far better than any competitor, and the camera mounts perfectly to their helmet. They appreciate the sleek design and ease of use, as well as the various low-profile mounting options. Overall, customers are happy with the quality and functionality of the product.
"...The Roam2 is light and can be mounted on the side of your head OR the top, so it won't absorb the wind and jar your helmet around...." Read more
"...Its very light and mounted easily on the side of my Bell K-1 Sport helmet...." Read more
"...Pros:- Small and streamlined (great for mounting on an airsoft gun)- Lightweight- Great battery life-..." Read more
"...I really like everything about this camera. Low profile mount. Rotating lens...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the battery life of the camcorder. Some mention it has great battery life, while others say that it was completely dead and would not hold a charge. Some say the battery is not user serviceable, and dies too fast.
"...Lightweight- Great battery life- Great quality 1080p videoCons:-..." Read more
"These are very easy to use. Great video and sound quality. long battery life...." Read more
"...but none worked. It just no longer charges. I'd work it out to about 10 dollars a month for the cost I paid, eh...." Read more
"This little camera is amazing. The battery life is fantastic, the video quality is the best for the price but the thing that stands out is the ease..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the brightness of the camcorder. They mention that it works great in daytime light, but has problems with low light shooting. The camera doesn't pick up light too well, making it look dark if you're not in a well lit area.
"...Biggest cons:- Shooting in low light conditions: This camera has a hard time when less than optimal light requirements are present...." Read more
"...performs alright during the day (more of this later), it just plain suck at night. All I can make out from the night footage is just my dashboard...." Read more
"...Low light not near as good. Mounting not as secure as it should be...detents are week in the slide tracks..." Read more
"...Also it doesn't handle high light good as go pro or the sony one, but again most places I ride are well covered by trees, so I don't care...." Read more
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The ROAM 2 comes in attractive packaging and includes: 1 profile mount; 1 rotating flat surface mount; lanyard tether; USB cable; lens cap; 4GB MicroSD card; storage pouch and lens cloth.
Initial tests of the ROAM 2 in 720p @ 60fps and full HD 1080p @ 30fps are very impressive. At 720p you will have a view angle of 170 degrees, which gives you a wide panorama but some fisheye effect (to be expected at that width). In 1080p the view angle is reduced to 125 degrees, which still gives a nice wide view, but much less fisheye. The quality of the video image is very good. In full 1080p it is ultra-sharp and the colors are very good. The automatic white balance in the camera is also extremely good, and will self-adjust to present very true colors even indoors.
Operation of the ROAM 2 is very simple, via the one large "On-Record / Off" button on top of the camera. The mounting options available for Contour cameras is very good, but still could be a bit better. They have the snow and water sports covered, as well as skateboarders, bikers, etc. But I intend to use mine primarily to capture POV video from shooting sports, and there is still a lack of good mounts for that. A mount designed for a hat bill that would allow the Contour to lie flat via the rails would be perfect...
The rotating lens and built-in laser line make it easy to set the camera to frame a perfect shot, no matter what angle you mount it. I accidentally turned off the laser in the software and thought it was broken, until support at Contour provided me a quick response and helped me figure out that I am an idiot (my word, not theirs). Previous ROAM had two laser dots for leveling, the ROAM2 has a solid line, similar to home improvement tools.
The ROAM 2 has a standard ¼" x 20 tripod socket already on it - so no need to buy the Universal Mount Adapter (which I did, and now have no need for).
To set up the camera, change configuration options (such as selecting recording quality), you use Contour's software "Story Teller", which is easily downloaded and pretty simple to install and get using. Now, here is one thing I don't like about the ROAM 2 - you must use the software each time you want to change resolution of video. To do this, you must be connected to your computer via USB. So, if you're out in the world enjoying your camera, you are stuck with whatever setting you made before you left the house. There is NO option to select different modes via the camera itself. Given the designed purpose of the ROAM 2, I find this to be a bit lacking. Perhaps that is a feature on the more expensive versions of the Contour camera...
So, my first impressions of the ROAM 2 are very good. The quality of the video image is fantastic, the camera could not be more easy to use, and the software is pretty good too.
After a couple of full days of using the ROAM2, this camera performed flawlessly. Used it to capture POV video of a shooting match and attached it to my ear protection. The mic in the ROAM2 is very good - much better than any other camera I have. It was so easy to use the on/off button to begin and end each segment of recording - from a postion where I could not see the camera. The quality of the picture is superb (I shot at 1080p today).
UPDATE: After weeks of using this camera in real life action sports and other activities, I like it more and more each day. I am amazed at the quality of indoor picture also - no yellow or green cast - very natural light and it picks up everything very brightly. I find myself using 720p more often now, not only because of the economy of storage space but for the smoothness of the video if I want to go "slo-mo" from time to time. I would gladly buy this camera again... in fact, it might be nice to have TWO!
A couple tips: The 32GB microSD card does work fine in the ROAM2, and I've never even come close to filling it up. Secondly, if you're looking for some of the more exotic mounts and Amazon doesn't have them in stock - go directly to the Contour website. I ordered two mounts from them and they shipped quickly and only charged $2 for coast-to-coast shipping. Some of the merchants here wanted $10 for shipping.
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nasce già impermeabile, la sua forma a siluro mi permette di installarla sul casco si sopra che di lato, ed il basso profilo evita che si impigli in rami od altro.
I looked at the GoPro Hero2 which is pretty much the best 'action camera' you can buy on the market...but the 'Fisher Price' design put me off a bit - wearing that on top of your bike helmet makes you look a bit like a Telly Tubby. And then there's the cost. I couldn't justify it. I then started looking at the Veho Muvi VC-005 which is a much cheaper camera but pretty cool looking. However, I read a few mixed reviews about it. Then, by chance I tumbled across the Contour ROAM2 online and boy am I glad I did.
It sits between the Veho and the Go Pro in terms of price which was fine by me. Reviews were generally all positive and what I liked was that it was waterproof (up to 1m) so no need to buy an additional rain protection casing which I would have had to do with the Veho Muvi camera. I also liked the sleek 'bullet style' design.
When the camera arrived I was instantly impressed. The packaging had an 'apple' style feel to it and the camera itself was reassuringly heavy - I had expected it to be a bit 'plasticy' but not a all - it looks and feels like it is made from quality material and built to last. The controls are pretty simple - it's plug and play. There is a large 'on/off' switch for recording which makes a satisfying loud beep when you switch it in either direction. Some people in reviews said they found the volume of this annoying but when out on my bike I like to know that the camera is definitely 'on' so the confirmation beep is great...nothing worse than getting back after a ride to find you hadn't pressed record on your camera after all!
The camera also comes with a laser levelling device so you can tell if your picture is going to be level - the lens itself can be rotated through 180 degrees so whether you are mounting the camera on top of your bike helmet or on the side, you can get the perfect shot.
The camera plugs straight into your computer via a USB and there is a really great interface you download from the Contour website called 'Storyteller' that allows you to upload footage from the camera. You can even select snippets from your recordings and upload those to your own Contour.com page to share with others. I think the upload limit is about 2GB per clip, much like YouTube.
Perhaps the worst thing to say about the camera is that there is very little in the way of help in terms of using the camera....like apple products, this comes with only a rudimentary graphic-style setup guide. You have to download further instructions from Contour website but those were OK. The 'Awesome' feature in the Storyteller dashboard (the bit that allows you to share clips from your recordings) wasn't well explained at all but that really is only a minor niggle...it doesn't take long to master it. The one disadvantage the ROAM2 has against say the GoPro or even the Veho Muvi is that you can't see what you are recording...there is no viewing screen. But then, when I am on my bike I would have no way of watching it anyway so it doesn't bother me. Again, those reassuring beeps mean that I can rest assured the camera is recording.
The quality of the video output is superb - there are various frame rates and resolutions you can choose from which you set up via the Storyyteller dashboard. It also takes a 5MP still image every 2 seconds.
The camera came with various mounts - it has a rather nifty locking system built into the design to make it very easy to fix the camera to various mounts in a variety of positions. There was even one that you can use to rotate the camera 360 degrees. I purchased a separate bike helmet mount which comes with velcro straps for extra security as I didn't fancy trusting my camera to a mount stuck on with only an adhesive pad!!
All in all, I am very glad I purchased the ROAM2 and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to others...yes the GoPro is probably a better camera with more features, but for my needs the ROAM2 is perfect.